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Nationals Acquire Matt Reynolds

By Jeff Todd | February 12, 2018 at 8:06pm CDT

The Nationals have acquired utilityman Matt Reynolds from the division-rival Mets, per a club announcement. Cash considerations will go to New York in the agreement for Reynolds, who had been designated for assignment recently.

Reynolds, 27, has struggled in his limited MLB opportunities and was squeezed off of the Mets roster as the team has continued to add infielders. The Nats had an unexpected opening arise recently when young catcher Raudy Read was hit with a PED suspension.

Though he has accomplished little in limited MLB time, Reynolds has shown an ability to line up all around the infield and in the corner outfield. And he has posted a solid (albeit PCL-aided) .289/.348/.419 slash in over a thousand career trips to the plate at Triple-A.

To crack the Nationals’ active roster, Reynolds would likely need to beat out Wilmer Difo for an infield reserve spot. Of course, he could instead be optioned to Triple-A to serve as affordable and versatile depth, or the Nats could attempt to sneak him through waivers at some point.

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  1. frankthetank1985

    5 years ago

    Ha! Enjoy him

    Reply
  2. mrnatewalter

    5 years ago

    The wrong Matt Reynolds is linked.

    Reply
  3. oldleftylong

    5 years ago

    Good God, seriously?

    Reply
  4. Alex Graboyes

    5 years ago

    I thought this was mark reynolds for a sec

    Reply
    • MB923

      5 years ago

      Haha. Same here.

      Reply
    • gomerhodge71

      5 years ago

      That’s why I clicked. I though “Cool. They could use him”

      Reply
  5. kbarr888

    5 years ago

    FINALLY………BIG NEWS!!!!!

    LOL

    Reply
    • wrigleywannabe

      5 years ago

      finally, an unoriginal, sarcastic tiresome comment.

      Reply
      • dynamite drop in monty

        5 years ago

        Finally, a cynical, joyless, bitchfest retort

        Reply
        • srechter

          5 years ago

          You have to see the irony here right?

        • redbeard87

          5 years ago

          As opposed to yours?

        • dirtydan

          5 years ago

          Why does everyone have to be so miserable. It’s baseball, be pleasant to each other. Have a lovely day

        • dynamite drop in monty

          5 years ago

          Pizza rolls for all!

  6. inside source

    5 years ago

    Wrong Matt Reynolds was linked.

    Reply
  7. curtthehurt

    5 years ago

    Holy cow! Things should really get going now!

    Reply
  8. Bryzzo2016

    5 years ago

    I didn’t know he was still playing. Well… congrats to Reynolds for still being alive and congrats to Washington for … well, yep, ok. I got nothin.

    Reply
  9. Thor-DarkKnight-CaptainAmerica-16

    5 years ago

    They can have him. If he spends any time in the majors I’ll be shocked.

    Reply
  10. Syndergaarden Cop

    5 years ago

    News of the “who cares” variety

    Reply
    • wrigleywannabe

      5 years ago

      your comment is appropriate, then..

      Reply
  11. Michael Chaney

    5 years ago

    I swear if I read a post about a minor move and see one more comment about how this is going to get the market going, I might lose my mind

    Reply
    • nymetsking

      5 years ago

      This is going to get the market going. I did the first part… your turn.

      Reply
    • bastros88

      5 years ago

      I’m just going to stop reading these comments for now on

      Reply
      • BigFred

        5 years ago

        How will you know to not read these types of comments if you don’t read them?

        Reply
  12. rols1026

    5 years ago

    That slash line is not good for the PCL

    Reply
  13. oebrr00

    5 years ago

    Well, cross the Nationals off the Boras bullsh*t list of possible landing spots for whoever he is representing these days. That guy tried to ruin baseball and he failed. How cool is that?

    Reply
  14. MetsAngelsFan

    5 years ago

    No room for him on the Mets bench especially when TJ Rivera returns. Hopefully we don’t regret losing him to a division rival

    Reply
  15. majorflaw

    5 years ago

    “To crack the Nationals’ active roster, Reynolds would likely need to beat out Wilmer Difo for an infield reserve spot.”

    Not necessarily. Difo is overqualified for the utility job, the Nationals are high on him and he isn’t going anywhere. All else being equal, in a year he will be the Nats 2B. But this year, if Murphy hasn’t recovered by opening day, Difo will start at 2B and Reynolds will be competing for the utility role. Not a game changer by any means but a potentially useful addition.

    Reply
  16. sluman46953

    5 years ago

    the next daniel Murphy!!!!

    Reply
  17. Cam

    5 years ago

    Clearly, the Nats spiked Read’s gatorade, just to make room for Reynolds.

    Reply
  18. Phillies2017

    5 years ago

    Reynolds’ minor league numbers were inflated by a very high BABip which explains the ultra-high batting averages in the lower minors. Unfortunately, he just doesn’t hit the ball in the air enough. At least he brings moderate defensive versatility and decent enough speed.

    Reply
  19. lonestardodger

    5 years ago

    Is Read an ACEs client?

    Reply
  20. card collector18

    5 years ago

    Who

    Reply
  21. tomrantmore

    5 years ago

    Eh, he was supposed to be an up and comer not that long ago it just never panned out. He’s still young enough that a change of scenery could turn him around. As stated, he’s a super utility guy, not the worst player to have around come July and August when injuries pile up and guys need rest.

    Reply
  22. remember george theodore

    5 years ago

    Justin Turner II

    Reply

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